Dennis Kenyon

Dennis Kenyon is an ex-Royal Air Force fast jet and Canberra Bomber pilot. He left the RAF in 1969 and after a short spell flying fixed wing aircraft on public transport duties, he converted to helicopters. He now earns his living as a helicopter flying instructor. He is also a Civil Aviation Authority approved helicopter display pilot and display examiner having represented Team GB in five World Helicopter Championships winning the Freestyle Display world title in 2002 and 2005. From his Ross-on-Wye aviation office, he runs a helicopter flying scholarship for youngsters aged 18 to 22 in memory of his 18-year-old son. His DVD The Dennis Kenyon Experience, is available from aviation dealers and includes an application form for a fully funded flying scholarship. Dennis is an avid golfer, antique clock collector and restorer, a talented wood carver and former single-seat FV racing driver. He writes a regular column for several aviation magazines and plans to retire into writing. His next book is set in the intriguing world of the diamond trade.